Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Friend Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friend Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Friend Public School's student population of 216 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friend Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friend Public School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friend Public School's ranking?
Friend Public School is ranked #391 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Friend Public School often compared to?
Friend Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Public School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Friend Public School?
216 students attend Friend Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Friend Public School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friend Public School?
Friend Public School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Friend Public School offer ?
Friend Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Friend Public School part of?
Friend Public School is part of Friend School District.
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